Hebrews 10:32
Recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle of suffering,
Hebrews 6:4
For in the case of people who have been once enlightened, who tasted the heavenly Gift, who participated in the holy Spirit,
Philippians 1:29-30
For on behalf of Christ you have the favour of suffering no less than of believing in him,
Acts 8:1-3
(Saul quite approved of his murder.) That day a severe persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and everyone, with the exception of the apostles, was scattered over Judaea and Samaria.
Acts 9:1-2
Meanwhile Saul still breathed threats of murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest
Acts 26:18
that their eyes may be opened and that they may turn from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God, to get remission of their sins and an inheritance among those who are consecrated by faith in me.'
2 Corinthians 4:6
For God who said, "Light shall shine out of darkness," has shone within my heart to illuminate men with the knowledge of God's glory in the face of Christ.
Galatians 3:3-4
Are you such fools? Did you begin with the spirit only to end now with the flesh?
Philippians 3:16
Only, we must let our steps be guided by such truth as we have attained.
Colossians 2:1
Striving? Yes, I want you to understand my deep concern for you and for those at Laodicea, for all who have never seen my face.
2 Timothy 2:3-13
Join the ranks of those who bear suffering, like a loyal soldier of Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought in the good fight; I have run my course; I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not had to shed blood yet in the struggle against sin.
2 John 1:8
Watch yourselves; you must not lose what you have been working for, but gain a full reward.
Revelation 2:5
Now, remember the height from which you have fallen; repent and act as you did at first. If not, I will come to you [very soon] and remove your lamp stand, unless you repent.
Revelation 3:3
Now remember what you received and heard, hold to it and repent. If you will not wake up, I shall come like a thief; you will not know at what hour I come upon you.